Please ~ I need suggestions!!

I'm a first-time mama to be, expecting in 8 weeks. I'll be a single mama, so I get to make this choice all on my own! I would greatly appreciate some help. I like unusual but not "weird" names. I like classic as well as nature-inspired names. I typically dislike nicknames, and don't care for most names with the sound "ee" at the end. My name is Claire McGrath; I really love my first name. I like the idea of staying in the Irish/Gaelic tradition, but that's not essential. Here are some ideas, PLEASE give me feedback on these and some new ideas, I would SO appreciate your help!

Re: Please ~ I need suggestions!!

Congratulations - you have some great names to choose from. I love Beatrice, IslaRose and Alexa. I'm an Alexandra so there are a huge ammount of nicknames for that and Alexa (Ally, Lexie, Lex, Lux, Al). It seems the shorter the name the less likely a nickname will occur. If your not a nickname fan I'd go with something short and to the point.

Re: Please ~ I need suggestions!!

Originally Posted by riverbio

I'm a first-time mama to be, expecting in 8 weeks. I'll be a single mama, so I get to make this choice all on my own! I would greatly appreciate some help. I like unusual but not "weird" names. I like classic as well as nature-inspired names. I typically dislike nicknames, and don't care for most names with the sound "ee" at the end. My name is Claire McGrath; I really love my first name. I like the idea of staying in the Irish/Gaelic tradition, but that's not essential. Here are some ideas, PLEASE give me feedback on these and some new ideas, I would SO appreciate your help!

-HiClaire! I think your first name is beautiful as well! :)
As for the names you picked here, some are definitely NOT 'nickname-proof'.
Ie: 'Violet' = 'Vi', 'Beatrice' = 'Bea', etc.
I like 'Fiona' best from this list.

If you want to stick with the Irish/Gaelic tradition, I do have a few suggestions!: